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September 22, 2026

Cover: November 2008 (SC)

South Carolina Sportsman

Lee Prickett of Beaufort killed this beauty on Sept. 20 in Orangeburg County with a bow. […]

Hunters in South Carolina understand that you won’t find coveys of quail where you don’t find good habitat like early successional cover.

Courting Mr. Bobwhite

Jeff Dennis

Quail hunting has its roots in rural communities, dating back to a time when farmers could “walk-up” a quail or rabbit dinner along a hedgerow. […]

When this big buck turned broadside at 20 yards, Anita Aiken didn’t miss.

Day Off, Deer On

Jeff Dennis

A holiday from work means one thing to Anita Aiken — a chance to hunt deer with her bow. […]

Olan Dubois killed this 8-point buck with the same shot that took a 15-point monster on Aug. 17 in Orangeburg County.

Twice the Fun

Jeff Burleson

Even the sweltering days of August rarely deter Olan Dubois from climbing a treestand. […]

John Rice took his trophy buck with a single shot from his .270 at a range of about 125 yards. He was hunting in a ground blind that overlooked a meadow down in a hollow, with the wind in his face— a perfect set-u

When John Rice killed a huge, 12-point non-typical buck on his family’s property near Allendale, it was the perfect example of what happens with good land, good wildlife management and good hunting come together. […]

Joe Kelly says that bucks going to cutovers is part of their move to a winter pattern.

Late, Great and a Cut Above

Terry Madewell

When the rut comes to a screeching stop, a lot of deer hunters make a bad choice —they stop hunting. […]

A biologist with DNR wants hunters to know that venison is not the only meat that carries the toxoplasmosis parasite and with proper handling the chances of exposure to it are minimal.

Venison Not Only Source of Toxoplasmosis Parasite

SCDNR News Release

Toxoplasmosis, a one-celled parasite found in many meats, can occur in South Carolina deer, but venison is not the only source of the disease, says a S.C. Department of Natural Resources deer biologist.
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Deer hunters will be able to hunt whitetails with any weapon from mid-October to the end of the season, starting in 2009, if a proposal by the WRC’s commissioners is approved.

WRC Staff at Odds With Commissioners’ Proposals

Craig Holt

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s commissioners are at odds with the professional staff’s proposals for deer-season and bag limits for 2009-10.
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Hunters can help keep Chronic Wasting Disease out of N.C.’s deer herd by following some simple rules before transporting cervid body parts from other states.

Hunters Need to be Aware of CWD Regs

From News Reports

The N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission asks those who hunt in other states to help prevent Chronic Wasting Disease from infiltrating North Carolina’s deer population.
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Hunters Should Use Caution and Safety Gear in Tree Stands

North Carolina Sportsman

Following four serious accidents since Sept. 13, including two fatalities, North Carolina Sportsman Magazine joins with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission in urging hunters to exercise caution and use their safety harness when using a tree stand.
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